US Bridges

Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Thousand Ft W of Musser · Structure no. 000000000057569

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrout Run RD
CrossesTrib Donegal Creek
Location1 Thousand Ft W of Musser
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08619, -76.53819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span1 ft (0.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Run RD over Trib Donegal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.